An Act relative to health and transportation

SD 2604 requires Massachusetts regional transit authorities to create plans improving access to medical transportation for specific health services, including maternal care, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. The bill directly affects transit authorities by mandating they develop these plans, which must include connections between regional systems to allow seamless travel across areas. Key provisions include a 12-month deadline for submitting the plans and recommendations to the Executive Office of Transportation, the Department of Public Health, and legislative clerks. The law focuses on making healthcare transportation more timely and efficient for residents.